11 Baby Names Inspired By Beach Destinations

Finally, summer is literally just around the corner! It's time for barbecues, fire flies, sundresses and cool, refreshing lemonade.

If you're expecting this summer, perhaps these 11 baby names inspired by top beach destinations will inspire you (Yep, it's time to think beyond Sunny and Sandy for names that conjure up images of fun in the sun!):

Hampton. New Yorkers know that the Hamptons is the place to escape when the sizzling temperatures make the city unbearable. Hampton is an English name that means, "home settlement."

Bart. This world famous destination, St. Barths, is known to attract celebrities to its beautiful beaches. Bart is a nickname for Batholemew, and is Hebrew for, "Son of the earth."

Kona. Some of the most beautiful Hawaiian beaches can be found in Kona (aka the Big Island). Kona is a great name for a boy or a girl, and is a perfect choice if you love unique, but simple baby names.

Myrtle. If you are a fan of old-fashioned names, consider the name Myrtle, inspired by Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. This moniker's meaning is derived from the plant by the same name that's associated with fertility, peace, youth and love.

Kitt. This adorable baby name is inspired by St. Kitt's, an island in the West Indies. Kitt is a nickname for Kitty, which is an English name meaning "pure." Too sweet!

Lucia. The Caribbean island of St. Lucia is beautiful and full of "light" (the meaning behind this moniker!). Lucia is of Italian origin, and could be a boy's or a girl's name.

Monica. Go back to basics with the name that pays homage to California's Santa Monica beach. It's of Latin origin and means "advisor." Note: This name took the #502 slot of the most popular baby names in 2013.

Tamar. Playa Tamarindo in Guanacaste, Costa Rica is my favorite beach destination. The name Tamar is a take on Tamarindo, and means "date palm tree." Perfect!

Bondi. This famous Australian beach makes an awesome baby name choice for a bouncing boy.

Martinique. This is a French speaking Caribbean island, and a beautiful name for a baby girl. Cute nickname alert — how about Marty?

Lido. The Lido (aka Lido di Venezia) is a sandy island directly across from Venice, Italy.

What beach destination names would you add to this list?Sharebelow in the comments section!

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